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WONDERFUL LIFE FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $24.7M in grants paid to 22 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

University of Notre Dame du Lac
Notre Dame, IN
$29.2M
30%

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
$10.6M
11%
CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
NEW YORK, NY
$9.8M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
53
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 57 grantees
- 2 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WONDERFUL LIFE FOUNDATION?
No. WONDERFUL LIFE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WONDERFUL LIFE FOUNDATION give?
WONDERFUL LIFE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Indiana, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WONDERFUL LIFE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WONDERFUL LIFE FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WONDERFUL LIFE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WONDERFUL LIFE FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $24.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WONDERFUL LIFE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WONDERFUL LIFE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Notre Dame du Lac, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, and CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WONDERFUL LIFE FOUNDATION?
WONDERFUL LIFE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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